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Weather & Climate in Yŏch’im-dong, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yŏch’im-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 528.2 sq mi (1,368.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3617°N, 126.6585°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 205 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Yŏch’im-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.4").